A North Fort Myers man has been sentenced to six years for possessing child sexual abuse images after pleading guilty, and will also face 20 years of supervised release.

Two people were shot at El Sol de Mexico Bar and Grill in Brooksville, with a black car bearing Georgia plates fleeing the scene. The incident is believed to be a botched robbery attempt.

The Tampa area weather forecast anticipates typical summer patterns; expect daily scattered showers, potential thunderstorms, high temperatures in the mid-90s, and a heat index surpassing 100 degrees.

The St. Petersburg Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 20-year-old, seeking to identify the driver of a blue Toyota Corolla involved in the accident.

A fire at Turtle Creek Apartments in Hillsborough County displaced nine families, injured one person, killed a dog, and damaged 12 units. The cause is under investigation.

A detention cadet in Hillsborough County was arrested on charges involving child pornography and sexual activity with an animal, following an NCMEC alert and police investigation.

Four teenagers were struck by lightning in St. Petersburg; one was in cardiac arrest but was revived and all are now stable.

Shooting at a Tampa laundromat during an early morning dispute led to one person injured; the elderly shooter claimed self-defense. Victim is stable; investigation ongoing.

A toddler was killed in a Tampa parking lot after a Toyota RAV4 struck the child, who was riding a bicycle. No charges are pending; the investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Chronister extended condolences to the family.

Jacksonville man Jared Eakes is indicted for defrauding investors and misusing PPP loans, facing up to 20 years per wire fraud count and 30 years for bank fraud.

A Florida man, Ping Li, faces charges of acting as a PRC agent, engaging in espionage activities involving corporate and cybersecurity information, and targeting Falun Gong practitioners.

The Tampa area is set for a hot week with high humidity, chances for daily showers and thunderstorms, and heat indices potentially exceeding 100 degrees. The NWS Tampa advises residents to stay informed due to the evolving conditions.

Tampa Police Department collaborates with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay to launch a crisis intervention dispatch service for mental health emergencies, providing an alternative to police response.